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Gavin HamnettMS, LMHC
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Scattered, restless, and not sure why

For adults in New York trying to make sense of a racing, distracted mind.

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Who This Is For

The honest answer is that ADHD and anxiety can look a lot alike, and many adults have some of both. Each can make it hard to focus, sleep, or finish things. Each can leave you saying, "I can't turn my brain off."

Sorting out which is which usually takes a proper assessment. I offer individual therapy for adults with these concerns. If you are wondering about an ADHD assessment, ask me on the free call and we can talk about whether this practice is a fit.

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How They Can Differ

  • Where attention goes

    With ADHD, attention often drifts toward whatever is interesting. With anxiety, it gets pulled toward what might go wrong.

  • When it started

    ADHD tends to show up early in life and stay fairly steady. Anxiety often rises and falls with stress.

  • The feeling underneath

    Boredom and restlessness point one way. Dread and worry point the other.

  • How they mix

    Years of struggling with focus can create anxiety, and anxiety can scatter focus.

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How I Work With a Busy Mind

Whatever the label, we start with what you are living with. Using mindful, body based work, we notice what happens when your attention scatters or worry kicks in. Is your chest tight? Are you bored, or afraid? That noticing alone can tell us a lot.

We also look at the shame that builds when you have spent years feeling behind everyone else, and the self criticism that comes with it. Psychodynamic work helps us understand how those stories took hold.

More about my approach
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What Sessions Look Like

  1. A free first call

    20 minutes to talk about what you are noticing and any questions about assessment.

  2. A regular rhythm

    55 minute sessions, weekly or every two weeks, in person or by telehealth in New York.

  3. Working with your week

    We look at real moments: the morning that slipped away, the worry that kept you up.

What Can Shift

The goal is to understand your mind well enough to work with it. When you know what drives the restlessness, it gets easier to be kind to yourself and to choose where your attention goes.

Rates in Brief

Sessions are $160 for 55 minutes. The first step is a complimentary 20 minute phone consultation.

Rates
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Questions People Ask

Do you diagnose ADHD?

I offer individual therapy for adults dealing with ADHD-related concerns. Ask me about assessment needs on the free consultation, and we can talk about whether this practice is the right fit.

Can I come in without knowing which one it is?

Yes. You don't need a diagnosis to work on focus, worry, or sleep.

What if it's both?

That is common, and it is workable. We pay attention to both and notice which one is louder on a given day.

Do you prescribe medication?

Medication questions belong with your medical provider. Therapy can sit alongside care you already have from a doctor.

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Start With a Free Consultation

Send me a short message and I'll set up a free 20 minute phone call.

Request a free consultation (845) 532-8336